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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($340 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am building my house, and for the first time in a long time, i did not do labour in other peoples farms as i was concentrating on my own farm.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has done good in my opinion. I am building my house, and for the first time in a long time, i did not do labour in other peoples farms as i was concentrating on my own farm.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
i have boat cement for finishing up my house. I have also bought goats. I have bought a blanket
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy and veey excited because i knew my problems are now over. I was beyond joyful up to date I am still happy .
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My day to day life has changed I now can breath and sleep knowing that i do not have to worry about all those things i used to worry about.I used to go out and search for casual labour jobs to help suport myself but now i am nolonger depending on this since i have my own money .
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent the money on a matters and cement for my house. I also bought a door and a bicycle and blanket. Since it was time for farming I also bought 2 bags of fertilizer and 2 bags of maize which are now feeding my household.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will asist me in affording new beddings and mattresses and finishing for my house. I am also looking forward to starting a new business and the second transfer will assist me to buy a bicycle to ease transport problems.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoons
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I was very sick one time such that the illness continue for 3 years. I am now well
